How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Cmo una nia de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirti en un smbolo de libertad artstica para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"? Descbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ! Although her family and friends know her as rsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed! Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como rsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez ms popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanticos se enamoraran de ella. El talento de Celia la llev por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Despus de que Fidel Castro lleg al poder en Cuba, no se le permiti regresar a su pas natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su msica para expresar su amor por la patria. Celia subi a lo ms alto de las listas musicales en un gnero dominado por hombres. Se convirti en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina ms popular del siglo XX. Azcar! Por supuesto!
How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Cmo una nia de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirti en un smbolo de libertad artstica para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"? Descbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ! Although her family and friends know her as rsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed! Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como rsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez ms popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanticos se enamoraran de ella. El talento de Celia la llev por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Despus de que Fidel Castro lleg al poder en Cuba, no se le permiti regresar a su pas natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su msica para expresar su amor por la patria. Celia subi a lo ms alto de las listas musicales en un gnero dominado por hombres. Se convirti en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina ms popular del siglo XX. Azcar! Por supuesto!
